Looking at Remington 700. which caliber?

[YALE]

.308 will be easier to learn on. Also, you might look at a Savage 10PC. They've got an accutrigger, an accustock, a detachable box mag, a threaded barrel, and 5R rifling. SPS's are trash, unless you're going to use them for the action.

[aggie97]

actually been seeing .300 win mag CHEAPER than .308 lately. maybe labels on shelves were screwed up?

Anyway, would the .300 win mag be better to start learning with as it shoots more flat than .308 at longer distances?

I have been trying to find some better ballistic data to compare the rounds but find very crappy charts and graphs made by 4th graders.

I'm finding some decent SPS models with threaded barrels so I could install a muzzle brake on the .308 rifles. .300 win mag rifles are a PITA to find. I think I want to buy a base model for the barrel and action and then find a better stock for it later and use the saved cash for better optics.

I suppose I could also build an AR-10 and have another use for .308 ammo too. Dangit! I had my heart set on a .300 win mag! LOL!

[Pewter Y2K Z28]

.308

[Sleeper]

.308 for sure.

Can take down most if not all u.s. big game animals.

[YALE]

Definitely .308.

[CJ]

.308 no question. There's no reason to have a .300mag at those ranges. Cheap and easy to find ammo, staple caliber.

[aggie97]

Trying to decide between a .300 win mag or the .308.

This will be mostly for range fun in the 100-200 yards, a few hunting trips for a newb (business related), and be ready for the zombie apocalypse if it ever happens so 300-500 yd range if needed.

Seems I can find both calibers on the shelf at the local academy but which would you choose for ease of long range shooting?

Gracias.